![]() ![]() What did surprise me was that I would keep thinking about it! Mostly I worried: Poor Peter, carrying so much loss on his young shoulders, and Pax, making his way in the unfamiliar wild world. I had deliberately left PAX’s ending a bit ambiguous, and I was not surprised to hear from readers that they kept wondering what happened after that final scene. ![]() Sara: For a couple of years after PAX came out, I was certain there would be no sequel. At what point did you start writing this second adventure, and what perspective did you get about your characters during that time? Kathie: There are five years between the publication of Pax and this new story. Peter has spent the year at Vola’s where he’s learning to work with wood and building himself a cabin, but he’s had a new loss. Pax and Bristle are parents – this isn’t much of a spoiler if you’ve seen the gorgeous cover by Jon Klassen – and readers will spend time with the fox kits as they grow. Sara: The sequel takes place a year after the first book ended, and it’s been a busy time. Can you tell our readers what to expect in this sequel? I loved reconnecting with Pax and Peter and discovering what’s happened in their lives since we last saw them. I’m so glad to have the opportunity to chat with you about PAX, JOURNEY HOME, which comes out on September 7th from Balzer & Bray. Kathie: Hi Sara, and welcome to MG Book Village. ![]()
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